#“Speed Racer” gets live series on Apple TV+

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Apple’s streaming platform has ordered a real-life series for an anime with a special story in Germany: “Speed Racer”

The duo Tatsuo Yoshida and Jiro Kuwata wrote the manga Mach GoGoGo Released in Japan from 1966 to 1968. In 1967, the first anime series was released on Fuji TV, which ended up being 52 episodes long. This same series was broadcast in 1971 by the German broadcaster ARD. For this, the international title «Speed Racer» chosen. This was the time first anime series on German television and caused a sensation.

Although the series is only about racing with special car functions, some parents have during the ARD broadcast of the first episodes complained what to The series was canceled after only 3 episodes led. Two years later, the opponents of this series led to the broadcast being canceled again. The 8 licensed episodes of ARD were never completely broadcast there. (You can find out details about the history of «Speed Racer» in Germany here: Special)

In the USA, on the other hand, a defused version of the series was shown. That’s why the brand was able to get a little better known there, which is why Warner Bros. produced a live-action film. The Wachowski siblings eventually brought a live-action movie to international theaters in 2008, which unfortunately proved to be a commercial failure.

Second attempt at a real film adaptation

The production company of J.J. Abrams («Star Wars»-Sequels, «Star Trek (2009)», «LOST»), Bad Robot Productionshas now with Warner Bros. teamed up to create one Live action series on «Speed Racer» to produce. As a platform for the series should Apple TV+ serving, the streaming service launched by technology manufacturer Apple in 2019. Abrams has previously contributed a screenplay for the live-action film. This series will have Hiram Martinez («Snowpiercer») and Ron Fitzgerald («Westworld») writing the story and serving as executive producer and showrunner.

Trailer of the first “Speed Racer” live action film:

Description of «Speed Racer»:

In major car races, Speed, the enthusiastic young racing driver, usually outperforms all of the competition. On his tours, however, he also experiences exciting adventures away from the racing scene. (Source: fernsehserien.de)

Those: Deadline.com

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